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At the Catania Airport we recommend the following car hire offers

from 1 £ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. Fiat Panda
7 Days from 03.01 - 10.01.2025
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from 1 £ per day
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Small, agile and economical - that's all it takes!

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7 Days from 03.01 - 10.01.2025
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from 2 £ per day
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Economy
e.g. Fiat Panda
7 Days from 03.01 - 10.01.2025
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Hire a Car at the Catania Airport

What do you think about spending December in Sicily with your own hired car from Catania Airport? Book the right hired car on our portal Driveboo and pick the best offer from Catania Airport car hire. With your own hired car, nothing stands in the way of an exciting winter holiday in Catania.

Car hire Catania Airport

Flight to Catania, Sicily

Flight to Catania, Sicily

The city of Catania, located in Sicily, is one of the ten largest metropolises in the holiday destination Italy and can be optimally explored with a hired car. Nearly 300,000 inhabitants live in the Sicilian metropolis and enjoy a unique scenery, which is characterized by the volcano Etna on the one hand and the azure blue Ionian Sea on the other. In addition to visiting numerous sights such as the cathedral or the Massimo Bellini Theatre, a visit to Playa di Catania, Sicily's longest sandy beach, is also worthwhile. Coming from Germany you can reach Catania comfortably and quickly by plane and land at Fontanarossa Airport. The airport is located in the south of Catania and is about seven kilometers away from the city center. You will arrive at an airport which was completely modernized in 2007 and you will reach the Sicilian metropolis ideally by hired car via the excellently developed freeways A 18 or A 19. Below you will find information about car hire at the airport and how to hire a suitable car at a reasonable price.

Catania Airport: Spending the winter months in Sicily

Sant'Agata Cathedral in Catania

Sant'Agata Cathedral in Catania

Are you tired of the cold winter months and just want to get out? No problem! Just travel to Catania in winter and enjoy warmer temperatures. With a hired car from Catania Airport you can spend a wonderful winter holiday in Sicily's second largest city. Take a hired car to one of the colourful markets or visit the magnificent baroque churches. Do you also want to enjoy the dolce vita of Italy in Catania? Then treat yourself to one of the many delicacies on display in the countless pastry shops. Add an Italian coffee and the afternoon is perfect. Catania's fish market is also open every day except Sundays from five o'clock in the winter months. Do not miss this spectacle. As the sun gradually disappears from the horizon, it can get cool in the evenings from November to February. So, make sure to pack warm clothes when you go for a walk along the main promenade, Via Etnea. Well, did we make you want to visit Catania in winter? Simply book a hired car and drive flexibly through Sicily.

The car hire of your choice at Catania Airport (CAT)

If you have decided to hire a car at a reasonable price and have chosen Hertz car hire, you will find their office in the arrivals hall a few steps away from the baggage carousel. If you are registered with another car hire company, you will have to look for the appropriate counter in either the old or new building of the car hire company. Don't worry, Catania Airport is very easy to navigate, and even in the worst case, it is only a few minutes' walk to your car hire company and its pick-up station.

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Pick up your hired car

Pick up your hired car

As soon as you have found your car hire or car pick-up location, your Sicily holiday really starts. Don't forget to inspect the rented car thoroughly as well as clarify fundamental things with the car hire company. In the main season rented cars can be substantially more expensive than at other seasons. If, on the other hand, you hire the car in time, you will be able to drive cheaply at any time of the year. If you decide spontaneously, you will either not find a suitable car for rental or you will have to make do with a comparatively expensive compromise.

You should clarify the following details with the car hire company at Catania Airport:

  • As a young driver, your hired car may become more expensive due to additional fees charged by the car hire company.
  • Please ask for availability and price in time if you need accessories.
  • Sicily is a wonderful island with many interesting places. If you want to explore them, you should choose a hired car without mileage limit in advance.
  • Make sure that the car hire company only blocks the due car hire deposit on the credit card and releases it when you return the car. With some providers, the amount is collected and after the return of the car, the money is transferred back in a time-consuming process.
  • Regardless of how cheap you can hire a car, it should be optimally insured. Ideally you should choose a hired car with fully comprehensive insurance without excess and opt for additional insurance that covers glass or tire damage.
  • Also or especially, if you can hire a car at a very reasonable price, you should check the brakes, brake lights, the lighting system and the seat belts for proper functioning when you take over the car at the pick-up station. If the test is negative, insist on a replacement car in your own interest.

Other criteria to consider when you are on holiday in Sicily with a hired car

In Italy, traffic regulations are largely similar to those in Germany, but infringements are often punished at a much higher cost than in Germany. In order that your budget is not diminished by fines and the car you have rented remains cheap, you should internalize the following information and ask for further details at the car hire company:

The speed limits:

Within towns 50 km/h
Out of town 90 km/h
Freeways 110 km/h
Highways 130 km/h
  • In Italy, high penalties are imposed for exceeding the blood alcohol limit (0.5), for violating the obligation to wear seat belts (also for dogs) and for overtaking at level crossings.
  • In Catania, as in the rest of the country, free parking is marked with white curbs. All other curbstone colors indicate that parking is prohibited or subject to fees.
  • Furthermore, in Italy, outside built-up areas, you must drive with your headlights on during the day, must not pass school buses that stop and should give way to vehicles entering a roundabout.

Discover Sicily and Catania with a hired car

Ancient Theater in Catania, Sicily

Ancient Theater in Catania, Sicily

Bay in Catania, Sicily

Bay in Catania, Sicily

After spending the night in the city and exploring the most interesting places and buildings, it's time for a trip into the surrounding area. Remember, hiring a car cheaply means choosing a hired car with no mileage limit. And with it you can search the 30 kilometers long sandy beach for an appealingly quiet place.

Alternatively, you can take the A18 motorway leading to Taormina and leave the Autostrada at the constantly active volcano Etna for a hiking tour in breathtaking scenery. Exploring Sicily by hired car opens up countless possibilities that we cannot list here. Therefore, please get information in time before your holiday in Italy. You can find out which car hire company offers you a cheap hired car at Catania Airport on our comparison portal.

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605 Experiences of our customers at the Catania Airport

Rating of Lukas W.

“Everything went totally smoothly. We got the car that was indicated to us. Pictures were taken of the vehicle on site (at pickup and return). The deposit was 350 €. The car was completely full tank, here I would book again at any time !”

Rating of Patricia

“Everything worked out very well. Great deals and the service from BRent was just great. Very fast processing for pickup and return. The staff was very friendly and competent.”

Rating of Matthias T.

“The takeover was perfect. It took less than 5 minutes..... The return terminal has opened only at 08.00. In my case just right. For an earlier return you can clarify where to deposit the key...”

Rating of Yassine H.

“I will only book a rental car with Centauro in the future. Very friendly ladies. Praise to all staff:inside!”

Rating of Vincenzo

“Cars & Camper had a good price-performance ratio. Enterprise Catania was super fast and uncomplicated. The car was clean and new. Here I like to book again...”

Rating of Iris D.

“Very nice man at the counter. Everything has gone smoothly. Super car and the return was impeccable! Gladly again.”

Frequently asked questions about car hire booking Catania Airport

How much does a hired car cost at Catania Airport?

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book a cheap hired car at Catania Airport

A hired car at Catania Airport costs 1 £ per day. For a week, a hired car at Catania Airport costs on average 3 £. DooRental offers the cheapest car hire at Catania Airport. For as little as 3 £ you can explore Sicily with a convertible.

What are the opening hours at Catania Airport when I can pick up my hired car?

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Car hire signs at the Catania Airport

Easy pick-up and drop-off at the Catania Airport

Catania Airport is open 24 hours a day. The opening hours of the car hire companies vary depending on the provider. Picking up your hired car is also possible outside the opening hours of your chosen car hire company for an additional fee.

What insurance coverage should I choose for my Catania Airport hired car?

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Basically, we always recommend you to choose the fully comprehensive insurance without deductible. This protects you without additional surcharge against all kinds of damage to the hired car. In addition, all offers include the legal liability insurance. With this you should pay attention to a particularly high sum insured. If you are planning off-road routes with the hired car, an underbody insurance is recommended in Sicily. Optionally, you can insure yourself against glass and tire damage as well as roof damage.

What to consider when returning the hired car at Catania airport?

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Plan enough buffer time for the return of your hired car to your return flight. Depending on the chosen refuelling regulation, you should fill up your hired car before you return it. Have everything documented in the protocol when you return the car. The return of the hired car can also take place uncomplicated outside the opening hours. Leave the vehicle keys in the safe provided for this purpose.

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